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  Ferrari concept set for auction 23 Aug 2017 (News)
  Crafted in lightweight aluminium, the open-top car aims to evoke memories of two-seater Grand Prix racers. Such 'luxuries' as doors, a roof and a rollbar are all deleted in a bid to create an athletic and lean thoroughbred track car.
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  NEC Classic Motor Show 2016: British Motor Museum to reveal 'hero' cars 7 Nov 2016 (News)
  An array of 'hero' cars will be displayed on the British Motor Museum's stand at the NEC Classic Motor Show later this month. The museum, which unveiled its new name at the show last year, will be bringing along three cars to tie in with this year's show theme of 'heroes and heroines' to event, which takes place on 11-13 November.
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  Classic car sector worth £5.5bn to British economy in 2016 20 Oct 2016 (News)
  But while the figures indicate that the classic car sector is experiencing a period of growth, FBHVC chairman David Whale warns that classic car clubs face several challenges in the future. Whale says, ‘For some [clubs], the average age of members is steadily rising and they are experiencing problems reaching out to younger members.
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  Nissan demands Brexit assurances 30 Sep 2016 (News)
  Nissan   could halt investment in UK car production unless the Government provides assurances over Brexit and potential European tax tariffs. Nissan's builds 500,000 cars a year in Britain - one third of the UK's entire car production – but the Japanese firm's chief executive, Carlos Ghosn, has said that new investment is in jeopardy, without reassurances from the Government.  Ghosn told reporters at the Paris Motor Show : “If I need to make an investment in the next few months and I can’t wait until the end of Brexit, then I have to make a deal with the UK Government.
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  Rare Alfa to headline Salon Prive concours 28 Jul 2016 (News)
  This remarkable one-of-one car was delivered new to Barcelona, bodied in striking Caoba wood by celebrated European coachbuilder J Farré. Another exceptional car confirmed for the concours competition is a recently restored 1956 Ferrari 500 TR ‘Testa Rossa’.
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  100 cars set for Coys Monaco auction 11 May 2016 (News)
  The catalogue includes a selection of racing legends, including a 1968 Cooper BRM T86B works car, driven by Lucien Bianchi and Brian Redman. Chris Routledge, Coys CEO, said, ‘This car finished third in Monaco 1968, it is a genuine masterpiece of motorsport history with excellent provenance and an extremely reliable 12-cylinder engine.’ Other cars going under the hammer include an ex-Thierry Boutsen 1985/86 Arrows A8 Formula One (worth up to £142,000), a 1986 Lancia Delta S4 Group B (up to £315,000), a 1974 MP 3 2000 (£43,000) and a 1973 March F3 763 (up to £47,000).
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  Retromobile 2016: Porsche 550 Spyder could make £2.5m at auction 4 Dec 2015 (News)
  It will be joined at the sale by a restored Mercedes-Benz 300SL ‘Gullwing’ – estimated to fetch up to £1.2m. Both cars will be among a handpicked roster of 60 cars. Max Girardo, RM Sotheby’s Europe managing director says Porsche 550 Spyders rarely come to auction. ‘It is a real delight to be able to offer this important Frankfurt show car at our Paris sale,’ said Girardo.
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  Eighties icons lead the way at Goodwood sale 27 Mar 2015 (News)
  The ex-works, Hannu Mikkola/Arne Hertz 1982 Audi Quattro A1 Group B Rally Car that won Mikkola the 1983 World Drivers’ Championship fetched £253,480. And the ex-Pentti Airikkala, Roger Clark, Ari Vatanen, Björn Waldegård, David Sutton (Cars) Ltd, 1975 Ford Escort RS1800 Rally Car, sold for £85,500.
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  Classic advert: Ford Cortina MkIII 6 Jan 2015 (News)
  The advert finished with the dubious slogan ‘More car between the wheels’. But hey, who are we to criticise? This was another best-seller from Ford – successful enough to strike fear into the corporate hearts of rival car manufacturers.
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  Gallery: HJC's Top 10 classics at Artcurial's 7-8 February auction 28 Jan 2014 (News)
  We have the required number of Ferrari mainstay market markers to judge the state of play - including a 1985 turbo F1 car. Instead, in this preview gallery, we're concentrating on some of the more rare and interesting cars, less likely to be seen on the auction circuit. There are 177 cars on offer, and 15 motorcycles, and star cars include ones owned by Steve McQueen, Philippe Starck, Ringo Starr and Brigitte Bardot.
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  Gallery: HJC's Top 10 classics at Anglia's 25 January auction 22 Jan 2014 (News)
  If you're going to the sale, here are 10 cars to keep an eye on - either because they have an interesting story, or could be potentially picked up for an interesting price. The eclectic choice here represents a typical cross section of the 100-plus cars going under the hammer at Anglia.
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  Techno-Classica 2013: Gallery of HJClassics' Car of The Show 17 Apr 2013 (News)
  This 1970 Iso Lele was described as a 'barn find', and its shabby patina didn't disappoint at all - and that's why it was our Car of The Show. The Iso Lele certainly can't be described as boring - its Bertone styling was clearly challenging, and that undoubtedly didn't help its sales. But the specification sheet of this Giotto Bizzarrini-engineered car is every bit as impressive as two of his former greats, the Ferrari 250 GTO and Lamborghini 350GT.
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  Peugeot to change car naming policy 25 May 2012 (News)
  Previously the first digit denoted the ‘segment’ in which the vehicle was positioned, so smaller cars had a smaller number – the 107 is the smallest model, the 508 the largest. Next, there was a zero, or more recently two zeros, followed by the car’s ‘generation’ – so the 307 was replaced by the 308.
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  More than 100 years of Porsche history at Goodwood 21 Jun 2011 (News)
  Porsche is bringing cars stretching as far back as 1900 to this year’s Festival of Speed, as well as its latest supercars – including the new 911 GT3 RS 4.0. Also on display will be racing cars from the company’s illustrious motorsport past.
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  Buyers 'still insecure about online car auctions' 15 Dec 2009 (News)
  " Auto eBid operates a 'reverse auction' system, in which car dealers must lower their prices in a bid to catch a prospective client's interest. This system was hailed last year by Money Week as "a great way to get your hands on some amazing bargains".
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  Car auctions 'best way to find dream auto' 11 Dec 2009 (News)
  The British Car Auctions (BCA) company has suggested their showrooms could net anyone the auto of their dreams for Christmas. Suggesting private buyers could discover the perfect holiday gift for themselves or the ones on their gift list, PR manager Time Naylor noted the improved website may find it easier to uncover something for those with specific tastes.
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  DIY car maintenance 'on the up' 8 Dec 2009 (News)
  Drivers may be seeking motoring advice following reports that DIY car maintenance is on the up. According to research from motor oil makers Castrol, those who take matters into their own hands when they have a technical problem have gone from being 21 per cent to 53 per cent of the population.
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  Honest car insurance policyholders 'suffering from crash-for-cash schemes' 3 Dec 2009 (News)
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  Car insurance providers: December 19th most dangerous day 2 Dec 2009 (News)
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